pjbooks Chapter 26 Hunter's Town, Merit Points
Chapter 26 Hunter's Town, Merit Points
The skyrail arrived at the southern part of Nanjiang City.
Jiang Yuan and his companion walked down from the terminal and arrived at an abandoned town after a ten-minute walk.
The town was bustling with people, mostly martial artists, dressed in all sorts of clothes. Some carried long spears, some carried greatswords, some carried firearms, some carried cold weapons, and there were men and women, young people, middle-aged people, and old people.
This is the abyss town, known as Mogu Town, located in the south of Nanjiang City.
There are two spatially stable abysses here.
A level one abyss.
A two-level abyss.
Besides the army guarding the abyss, there are also a large number of professional warriors stationed here who do not rely on major forces or guilds and make a living by going down into the abyss alone to kill ferocious beasts and earn merit points.
These types of people are also called—
hunter!
Therefore, this place is also known as Hunter's Town.
"Is this the famous hunter's town?"
Jiang Yuan looked around with great interest.
The town's streets are lined with shops facing the martial artists.
There are inns, taverns, weapon shops, pharmacies, material shops, clinics...
Some martial artists were also setting up stalls on the street, selling all sorts of things.
"Newly forged rare weapon, come and see!"
"If anyone has the venom sac of the Purple Venomous Python, I'll offer three merit points in exchange."
"10 Roaring Boar Teeth for Sale at a Low Price! Come and See!"
"Anyone need someone to accompany me down the Abyss? LV23 Greatshield, reasonable price."
"Is there a therapist?"
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"It's just like the starting village in a game."
Jiang Yuan couldn't help but say.
Although I had learned about this town online a long time ago, I was still amazed when I actually came here.
It felt like walking through the walls of a subway station and arriving on the other side of the world.
Lin Qingyan glanced at him and said, "You've never seen anything like this before."
"What's so surprising about a hunter's town of this size?"
"If you go to Kane Town in the Corner of the World, that's truly breathtaking. Backed by an S-class abyss, the town has tens of thousands of hunters from all over the world, with countless powerful individuals, and even legendary weapons are traded there."
Jiang Yuan's eyes were strange: "You seem to know a lot about this. Have you been there yourself?"
"I saw it online."
The two high school students standing by the roadside were an unusual sight in this small town, attracting the attention of many people.
"Hey, you two... gap."
A drunkard sitting under the eaves saw the two and remarked, "Don't you know this isn't a place for children?"
"Get back there right now... hiccup."
Lin Qingyan ignored him and went to the roadside stall. The stall owner was an old man with one arm and one eye. When he saw Lin Qingyan, he grinned and said:
"Miss, please take a look around; these are all good things."
Lin Qingyan looked around and found mostly broken weapons, beast bones and teeth, ores and crystals.
She was not interested, but when she turned her head, she saw Jiang Yuan squatting on the stall next to her and picking up a long knife.
"How much is this?"
"Grade E alloy longsword, priced at 15 merit points," the middle-aged man selling the goods said, adopting an attitude of no bargaining and no pressure to buy.
Warriors who descend into the abyss will receive a record card, and will receive one merit point for each level-one ferocious beast they kill.
One merit point is worth 10,000 yuan and can be used as currency in the market and on the Star Domain Network.
"150,000... " Jiang Yuan clicked his tongue in amazement.
I never imagined that this broken sword, which I feel I could break with my bare hands, could sell for such a high price. It seems that it's easier to make money by becoming a martial artist.
Seeing Jiang Yuan put down his blade, Lin Qingyan sneered, "Looks like you're not stupid after all."
Jiang Yuan looked at her. "What do you mean?"
Lin Qingyan, with her hands in her coat pockets, calmly said, "This kind of weapon can be bought from a blacksmith in the city for less than 100,000. He's just trying to rip you off because he thinks you don't know anything about weapons."
"The people here are not as simple as you think."
"You came here all by yourself without knowing anything. You're going to suffer for it. I advise you to go back."
As soon as she finished speaking, she looked up and saw that Jiang Yuan had already arrived in front of another shop, picked up a long spear, and was listening to the female shopkeeper talk eloquently.
"Hey buddy, this looks like your first time in Magic Valley Town, right?"
"Do you know why the hunters here don't use firearms?"
"Because the beasts have hard bones and strong skin defense, ordinary bullets cannot penetrate them and will bounce off. Armor-piercing bullets and elemental bullets are more expensive, which will greatly increase the cost of killing a beast."
"So unless you're a rich kid who doesn't lack money, most people will choose melee weapons. Look at this alloy spear made from the bones of a ferocious beast and modern alloys. Although it's damaged, it's still very durable and quite sharp. You can buy it now for just ten merit points, and cash transfer is also accepted. Whether you buy it as a gift or keep it for yourself when you become a martial artist, it's a great deal..."
Seeing Jiang Yuan nodding repeatedly, Lin Qingyan's expression turned ugly.
"What an idiot, I shouldn't have bothered with him."
She tossed her long black hair and turned to walk towards the first-level abyss.
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Arriving at the entrance to the abyss guarded by the army, looking ahead, one can see a huge crack emitting blue light in the open space of the plaza. In front of the crack, there are many warriors of different classes dressed in various outfits, including warriors carrying greatswords, mages wearing robes, and archers carrying large bows. They stand in twos and threes, talking and exchanging information, creating a unique scene.
The patrolling soldiers stopped Lin Qingyan: "This is a dangerous area ahead. Non-martial artists are not permitted to proceed."
Lin Qingyan revealed her martial arts badge.
The stationed soldiers were stunned, somewhat incredulous. "You, you're a martial artist who has changed professions?"
"You can check it."
After verifying that the badge was correct, the soldier's expression towards Lin Qingyan changed, showing both surprise and awe.
"May I come in?" Lin Qingyan asked calmly.
The stationed soldier said, "This... is not allowed yet. There are regulations that require a Level 1 warrior entering the Abyss for the first time to be accompanied by someone, 2-5 people."
Lin Qingyan's beautiful brows furrowed.
She would have forgotten about this rule if I hadn't mentioned it.
Ugh, what a hassle.
He turned his head.
Seeing Jiang Yuan walking towards them.
Her clear eyes lit up, and she pointed at Jiang Yuan, saying to the stationed soldiers, "He's with me."
The stationed soldiers looked at Jiang Yuan as he approached and exclaimed in surprise, "He's also a martial artist who has changed professions?"
"Um."
The stationed soldiers were starting to question their existence.
Are all young people out there this capable now?
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After completing the registration and testing, you will receive your record card.
Jiang Yuan and Lin Qingyan walked towards the entrance of the abyss under the watchful eyes of the stationed soldiers.
"Why should I go with you?" Jiang Yuan asked, looking reluctant.
Lin Qingyan's face darkened: "Shut up, I don't want to be with you either, but who told you to have that stupid rule?"
"We can go in together, but don't hold me back."
"I should be the one saying that."
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Watching the two walk into the entrance of the abyss, a soldier shook his head and said, "Two young people who don't know how terrifying the abyss is. Do they think that becoming martial artists means they can challenge the abyss? The abyss is a completely different world from the outside world."
"This isn't the first time we've seen rich kids who become martial artists through tonics. I bet they can't last an hour."
"An hour is a bit long, I'd guess half an hour."
"I bet in ten minutes, they'll probably pee their pants when they see a ferocious beast."
"Ha ha ha ha."
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